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[Marcus]

I said it is extremely hard to pass in Philo Vance Murder Mysteries, kindle edition, U$ 1.42. The complete collection, illustrated.

[Laura]

even better...illustrated is always a plus

[John]

Yep, the Illustrated 12 Philo Vance books for £0.49 in the UK today. New to me, so - thanks.

[Jill]

Thanks John . Hadn't realised it was here in uk too

[Judy]

I've just finished the third Angela Marchmont mystery by Clara Benson, The Treasure at Poldarrow Point and it was the best so far, with Angela's 12-year-old goddaughter Barbara joining in the detective work. Also some lovely Cornish settings.

[Daniele]

I don't know if it counts as a mystery, but Michael Dirda's "On Conan Doyle" is quite fun. Along with his own love of all things Sherlock, he describes other people's childhood delight in discovering him. I have never read Conan Doyle, but this is convincing me to try him.
The series, BTW, Writers on Writers is fascinating. Colm Toibin's book on the poet Elizabeth Bishop is quite wonderful.

[Deborah]

Judy wrote: "I've just finished the third Angela Marchmont mystery by Clara Benson, The Treasure at Poldarrow Point and it was the best so far, with Angela's 12-year-old goddaug..."

Looks interesting and it's free under my kindle unlimited subscription.

[Susan]

I'm reading Penance which I am really enjoying.

[Jill]

I am reading The Outcast Dead by Elly Griffiths which is number 6 in the Ruth Galloway series. I have enjoyed every book in this series and this one is looks like being just as good

[Sandy]

Jill wrote: "I am reading The Outcast Dead by Elly Griffiths which is number 6 in the Ruth Galloway series. I have enjoyed every book in this series and this one is looks like b..."

One of my favorite series! I think that is the last one I've read - enjoy!

[Jill H.]

My library finally got this book and I started it last night. It is about the writers who invented the modern detective story and the Detection Club which we spoke about earlier in one of the threads here. It concentrates on the authors we are familiar with from the Golden Age of Mystery...their books and their lives. It is starting out with Dorothy Sayers and is truly fascinating.

by Martin Edwards

[Judy]

Deborah wrote: "Judy wrote: "I've just finished the third Angela Marchmont mystery by Clara Benson, The Treasure at Poldarrow Point... looks interesting and it's free under my kindle unlimited subscription"

Hope you enjoy it, Deborah - I love her writing style, and the books don't seem to follow on very closely so I don't think it is a problem if you read out of order.

[Judy]

Jill wrote: "My library finally got this book and I started it last night. It is about the writers who invented the modern detective story and the Detection Club which we spoke about earlier in one of the threa..."

I thought The Golden Age of Murder was a great read - it's also introduced me to a few writers who I didn't previously know.

[Gary]

After finishing The Greek Coffin Mystery by Ellery Queen I read Robbing Peter to Kill Paul by Gin Jones. I am currently reading Murder on the Aloha Express by Sally J. Smith

[Jill]

I am reading Foxglove Summer by Ben Aaronovitch Although it is an urban fantasy, there is always a mystery in the books

[Gary]

I also started reading School's Out for Murder by Tracy D. Comstock

[Susan]

I started Hope to Die the second in a crime series set in Liverpool. The first was A Tapping at my Door

[Judy]

Gary wrote: "After finishing The Greek Coffin Mystery by Ellery Queen I read [book:Ro..."

Did you enjoy these, Gary?

[Jay-me (Janet)]

I have started Hiding the Past which has been on my kindle TBR list for a while. I've only read the prologue so far.

[Pamela]

Jill wrote: "I am reading Foxglove Summer by Ben Aaronovitch Although it is an urban fantasy, there is always a mystery in the books"

I am reading Moon Over Soho, the second in that series. I enjoyed the first one, I like that mix of fantasy and police investigation

[Gary]

Judy wrote: "Gary wrote: "After finishing The Greek Coffin Mystery by Ellery Queen I read [bookcover:Robbing Peter to Kill Paul|30183..."

I gave the Ellery Queen book 4 stars and the Gin Jones book 5 stars. The Queen book would have been 4.5 if we could do half stars.

[Judy]

I'm curious to try an Ellery Queen book - my local library system has one title available to read on Kindle, The Siamese Twin Mystery.

So I've downloaded it, but just want to check - do they need to be read in order, or does it not matter all that much, as with Nero Wolfe?

[Leslie]

I am rereading The Moving Finger via audiobook for our Miss Marple challenge. And I just finished the 3rd 87th Precinct book, The Pusher, on my Kindle.

[Gary]

Judy wrote: "I'm curious to try an Ellery Queen book - my local library system has one title available to read on Kindle, The Siamese Twin Mystery.

So I've downloaded it, but just want to check - ..."

The Queen books do not need to be read in order.

[Sandy]

I just finished A Cast of Vultures. It is the third in the series. I've read them all and I enjoy the author's wit.

[Susan]

Leslie, I love Ed McBain. I am also just about to start, "Sleeping Murder."

[Jan C]

Judy wrote: "I'm curious to try an Ellery Queen book - my local library system has one title available to read on Kindle, The Siamese Twin Mystery.

So I've downloaded it, but just want to check - ..."

I don't know but I am reading in order. Although it might make sense to start with The Roman Hat Mystery as it sets things up.

They each seem to stand on their own.

[Judy]

Thanks Gary and Jan for the Queen info. I will start this one and see if they are for me.

[Carolien]

Pamela wrote: "Jill wrote: "I am reading Foxglove Summer by Ben Aaronovitch Although it is an urban fantasy, there is always a mystery in the books"

I am reading [book:Moon Over S..."

I'm another fan of the series. I love how he weaves facts about London into the stories.

[Fred]

I am reading Calamity Town by Ellery Queen. I am really struggling with this book. I have read most of the earlier Queen books when they had the challenge at the end, but this book is different. It takes place in Wrightsville. Some of the Queen books there and I have enjoyed them but this one seems be dragging on. I will persevere to find out who the killer is, if I don't guess beforehand, which I usually don't. I will have to dig out my older Ellery Queen books and re-read them again.

[Carolien]

I've completed two very different crime books this weekend. Knock, Murderer, Knock! is a classic of the Golden Age genre. It has a very clever plot and ingenious murder weapon - I can't remember encountering it anywhere else. If you enjoy Agatha Christie, you'll enjoy this one.

I discovered Zoë Sharp last year and read the second book in the Charlie Fox series, Riot Act. I can get addicted to this series with its fast pace and solid characters.

[Susan]

I think I nominated, "Knock, Murderer, Knock," a while back, Carolien and I still haven't read it. I remember thinking it looked good.

[Betsy]

Have just finished my third Dr. Priestley book by John Rhode. The #2 book was quite tedious since Dr. Priestley is in it from p. 1. In other books he is only in them about half the time. He reminds me of a great character from the movie, "The Wrong Box" whose brother refers to him as a 'pedantic, old poop'. Fortunately, the later books are much better.

[Carolien]

Susan wrote: "I think I nominated, "Knock, Murderer, Knock," a while back, Carolien and I still haven't read it. I remember thinking it looked good."

It's a really nice book, Susan. Very plot driven.

[Susan]

I must get to it, Carolien.

I just finished the wonderful Spook Street and have started Sympathy for the Devil. Both are series books.

[Judy]

I've just started our next Miss Marple book, Sleeping Murder and am finding it very exciting so far! I also have Crossword Mystery, the third Bobby Owen mystery byE.R. Punshon, lined up next...

[Lady Clementina]

Judy wrote: "I've just started our next Miss Marple book, Sleeping Murder and am finding it very exciting so far! I also have Crossword Mystery, the third Bobby Owen mystery by[auth..."

I was just going to start the Marple but decided to defer it a bit because I don't want to forget it before discussion time. Ditto for Inspector Grant.

[Martha]

I just finished reading Ngaio Marsh's last book, Light Thickens. It was quite good for perhaps two thirds of the book, but became rather clumsy and jumbled when Alleyn began solving the murder. Too bad: I have loved reading the entire body of Marsh's 32 Alleyn books since I started the series back in November of 2015. She is probably my favorite GA author next to Christie.

And now, whom shall I start on next?

[Susan]

I have only read the first couple of books, Martha, and keep meaning to read them all. At least there are a vast number of authors to choose from :)

[John]

Martha - I, likewise have read and re-read all the NgaioM books. I see you have only read one (early and weak) Allingham's Campion book. They are much better than that one. And the rest of Edmund Crispin?

Apart from Michael Innes, my favourites are Georges Simenon's Maigret books. Just magnificent studies in character and place, plotting and denouements.

[Susan]

With Campion I read an early one, and one much later one, which I really couldn't follow. I know so many readers who love them, that I want to give them another try, but I do need to read a series in order.

[Leslie]

I just finished King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (aka Ruth Rendell). Billed as a psychological thriller, I found it to be mostly lacking in thrills & I found the ending disappointing. I recommend it only to those people who like character studies in which nothing much happens...

I have not had good luck with Barbara Vine & have not tried any of the Wexford books Rendell wrote under her own name. Does anyone know if they are similar in writing style?

[Daniele]

Here is an article that I came across today.
http://lithub.com/30-essential-crime-...

[Jill]

Daniele wrote: "Here is an article that I came across today.
http://lithub.com/30-essential-crime-..."

That was interesting Daniele. Some of the later authors I have not read but there are some of my favourites in there

[Susan]

Interesting to see our current read, Grey Mask, in there.

[Judy]

Interesting list, thanks Daniele! I think Ngaio Marsh is a glaring omission as comments on the article point out. Lots I haven’t read in the list!

[Judy]

I meant to add, interesting to see from this that Gladys Mitchell created Mrs Bradley in 1928, around the same time as Miss Silver and Miss Marple, although she is a lot more glamorous I believe!

[Susan]

We need to read and compare. I think I have read one, but a long time ago.

[Sandhya]

Hi Peeps, I am just done with "Little girl lost" by Carol Wyer. It's my first novel that I have read by her and think it's a good new day read of a female detective and psychotic.

I am thinking of joining this groups book challenge and was wondering if anyone could offer a feedback: is it a fast-paced, action-filled book?

[Susan]

Hi Sandhya. I am not sure that any Golden Age fiction can necessarily be described as 'action packed' to be honest. I love modern and GA crime, but certainly most of the books we read are set between the Wars and are more concerned with the puzzle of the plot than anything else. Have you read any crime novels from that era before?